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Ea Sports Brand Guide Brand Positioning BRAND GUIDE A Comprehensive Playbook EA SPORTS BRAND GUIDE BRAND POSITIONING Games and other types of interactive entertainment that we could grow into EA SPORTS. EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE THE EMOTIONS OF SPORT. From the thrill of Activate the victory to the competitive gene in agony of defeat every sports fan EA SPORTS BRAND GUIDE BRAND TENETS Whether you’re standing midfield in front of 100,000 rabid fans, fighting toe-to-toe in the Main Event, or playing in Game 7 of a championship series, EA SPORTS puts you in the game. Centered around five core tenets—Authenticity, Competition, Innovation, Conection, and Playing to Win—the brand strives to be a leader and innovator on the worldwide stage, delivering an authentic experience for every sports fan both on and off the virtual playing field. From high-energy social experiences to trendsetting sound tracks, from pre-game butterflies to the adrenaline rush after an epic win, EA SPORTS embodies every aspect of sports. AUTHENTICITY INNOVATION Visually, technically A f ierce commitment and emotionally true to always moving the to every sport experience forward COMPETITION CONNECTION Among rivalries new and To our fans, passions, old and within yourself culture and each other — all season long PLAYING TO WIN An attitude that says, “We know what it takes to feel the ultimate rush” MADDEN FIFA TIGER WOODS NBA NHL® NCAA® FIGHT EA SPORTSTM EA SPORTS EA SPORTS NFL FOOTBALL SOCCER PGA TOUR® LIVE FOOTBALL NIGHT GRAND SLAM MMA ACTIVETM TENNIS® EA SPORTS BRAND GUIDE / BRAND TENETS 93 BRAND IDENTITY LOGOS For the past 20-plus years, the EA SPORTS logo has been one of the most recognized symbols in all of sports. In an advertisement, on a banner, on packaging, or on TV, the EA SPORTS logo represents Authenticity, Competition, Connection, Innovation, and Playing to Win like no other. PRIMARY LOGO SECONDARY LOGOS The EA SPORTS Medallion is the primary mark for the brand. There are several When placed outside the medallion, in stacked and horizontal alignments, levels of the medallion with the most premium being the 3D version. the EA SPORTS logo still maintains its power and elegance. PMS MEDALLION PMS STACKED POSITIVE STACKED NEGATIVE STACKED POSITIVE MEDALLION PMS HORIZONTAL POSITIVE HORIZONTAL NEGATIVE HORIZONTAL NEGATIVE MEDALLION SEE COLOR VALUES ON PAGE 10 BRAND IDENTITY / LOGOS 95 BRAND IDENTITY BRAND & TAGLINE A tagline generally describes a service, position, or emotion. The EA SPORTS tagline lives at the core of who we are. It’s built into our DNA, from every intimate detail of the sports world to the passion and innovation that go into our products. Our tagline says it all. EA SPORTS. It’s In The Game. TAGLINE & LOGO COLLATERAL & ADVERTISING USE LETTERHEAD TAGLINE RIGHT TAGLINE RIGHT STACKED 1x 1x 1x 1x 1.5x 1.5x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x TAGLINE CENTERED STACKED TAGLINE CENTERED 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1.5x 1.5x 1x 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 Tel: 650.628.1500 Fax: 650.628.1353 www.easports.com 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x BRAND IDENTITY / BRAND & TAGLINE 96 BRAND IDENTITY WRITING EA SPORTS™ The purpose of this wise and inviolate edict is to protect the rich and proud history of one of the most recognizable brands in the sports entertainment industry. It’s more important than ever to abide by this simple guideline. EA SPORTS must be written in all caps, EA SPORTS VIOLATION fines ALL THE time. NO EXCEPTIONS! WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE EA SPORTS BRAND PLAYBOOK I’D EA Sports = 4 laps around campus LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REVEAL THE FIRST EDICT OF the new anD glorious EA SPORTS orDer, all praise its name. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ANY MEMBER OF THE EA SPORTS FAMILY Ea Sports = 15 minutes of up/downs WHO FAILS TO WRITE THE NAME OF OUR ALL-IMPORTANT BRAND in all caps will be fineD heavilY BY thY master. ON screen. IN print. Online. EA SPORTS must be written out in all caps. All the time. NO exceptions. Not ONE. ea sports = 25 sets of stadium stairs EAS = Clean out your locker THE commissioner BRAND IDENTITY / WRITING EA SPORTS 97 CORPORATE APPLICATIONS IDENTITY SYSTEM Corporate identity is the cornerstone of many successful brands and businesses, including EA SPORTS. The foundation which EA SPORTS was built upon is strongly represented in this identity system, and the design is reflective of the core elements of the EA SPORTS brand: logo, tagline, and color palette. LETTERHEAD BUSINESS CARDS V.1 STANDARD JERSEY BACK V.2 SCREEN SHOT BACKS Peter Moore President [email protected] Main: 650.628.1500 Direct: 650.628.1500 Mobile: 650.628.1500 Fax: 650.628.1353 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 www.easports.com ENVELOPE 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 Tel: 650.628.1500 Fax: 650.628.1353 www.easports.com CORPORATE APPLICATIONS / IDENTITY SYSTEM 139 IMAGE LIBRARY ATHLETE PHOTO SILHOUETTES The brand’s library of silhouettes, representing a wide range of action shots in a number of different sports, should be used instead of generic sports icons, as the examples below are exclusive to EA SPORTS. PRE-SALE PACK EXECUTION FOOTBALL BASKETBALL HOCKEY SOCCER BOXING MMA IMAGE LIBRARY / ATHLETE PHOTO SILHOUETTES 189 FRANCHISE RULES EA SPORTS EA SPORTS never takes its opponents for granted. Our biggest rivals—both big and small—are working harder than ever before to take us down. Being a dominant player in the business requires constant dedication, work, belief, desire, and most of all, direction. Winning doesn’t come overnight. And it takes a team of winners to carry the brand to the top. THE COACHES, PLAYERS, THE PLAYBOOK AND TEAMMATES > Know the boundaries of the brand’s tone. The tone can be used in an irreverent or sarcastic manner at times, > The brand’s world-renowned tagline, “EA SPORTS. It’s In but remember that EA SPORTS is an authentic sports The Game,” is part of the brand’s DNA and heritage. brand to the core. Always. > The voice of EA SPORTS, Andrew Anthony, is iconic, > Be a leader by delivering consumers the next “big flexible, and global. thing,” whether it’s a trend, innovative technology, or “experience.” > Showcase up-and-coming athletes; don’t be a follower by exclusively leveraging an overexposed athlete, the safe and expected choice. > Be timely while using the most relevant players, coaches, teams, and plays/highlights. > EA SPORTS should always strive to be involved with promoting sport, competition, and well being. TAGLINE IT’S IN THE GAME Penalties, Technical Fouls, AND RED CARDS • EA SPORTS should always be written out in ALL CAPS. Never “EA Sports” or “ea sports.” • The EA SPORTS brand should never be used with overly sexual content and/or environments. FRANCHISE RULES / EA SPORTS 219 FRANCHISE RULES TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR® This page represents the visual style, marketing slogan, and wins and losses list for the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® franchise. Please adhere to these rules to ensure consistency, and more importantly, legal responsibility. VISUAL STYLE WINS LOSSES > Show Tiger Woods in current Nike apparel, logos, and > Do not show Tiger Woods in defeat or imply that he equipment. is losing. BACKGROUND AND SECONDARY > IMG prefers to see Tiger Woods wearing his TW cap, > Do not show Tiger Woods or the PGA TOUR® IMAGERY STYLE rather than the Nike Swoosh cap. alongside an entity that is not a current sponsor. > When possible, feature the Nike ball and swoosh in all > Do not use any live-action footage, whether of creative. Avoid showcasing any other brand. Tiger Woods or other golfers, without clearing it through the PGA TOUR®, the USGA, and/or the golfer’s > “TOUR” in “PGA TOUR” must be written in all caps. Title respective agent. caps is not acceptable. > Do not confuse the PGA and PGA TOUR®. They are two > Keep it clean. Don’t use any words in creative that separate entities. FRANCHISE LOGO you wouldn’t use in a professional environment. > When writing out “PGA TOUR” in marketing communications, even when referenced in the game title, it must be accompanied with a register ® mark. MARKETING SLOGAN* > The game title must always be referred to as “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® XX.” “Tiger XX or Tiger Woods XX” LEAD YOUR TEAM TO GLORY is not acceptable. *Each franchise will be represented with a consumer facing slogan that connects to the EA SPORTS brand positioning. FRANCHISE RULES / TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR® 229 FRANCHISE IDENTITY & KEY ART FRANCHISE LOGOS Each franchise will have a uniquely designed franchise logo that is based on approved EA SPORTS fonts. This allows each franchise to differentiate itself and gain a deeper connection to its respective sport and consumer. FRANCHISE IDENTITY & KEY ART / FRANCHISE LOGOS 339 FRANCHISE IDENTITY & KEY ART KEY ART APPLICATIONS The key art of the franchise is never tied to only a pack front, as it can be showcased in a variety of ways in different mediums throughout the business. ONLINE PACK ART RETAIL PALETTES SHELF TALKER FRANCHISE IDENTITY & KEY ART / KEY ART APPLICATIONS 359 DIGITAL MEDIA EA SPORTS WEBSITE As the future of sports gaming evolves to the online world, it’s more important than ever to become a powerful player in the digital market. With proper use of EA SPORTS imagery and assets, you can build championship-caliber environments that are eye-opening, awe-inspiring, and second to none. HOMEPAGE SECONDARY PAGES An EA SPORTS home page, or a secondary page (see right) that is dominated by EA SPORTS assets, Secondary pages are prime real estate to showcase franchise-specif ic assets such as athletes, should feature a look, style, and tone reflective of the brand.
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